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Get your springtime nature questions answered by the pros, explore helpful resources, and stay for lunch! This event is free to attend. FREE native plant to the first 50 visitors! Vendors and Organizations:- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service- Outagamie County Master Gardeners- Xerces Society- Northeast Wisconsin Land Trust- WI Department of Natural Resources- Wisconsin’s Green […]
• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMToddler Class: Pond Sensory Play | Ages 1–4Little explorers will enjoy water-based sensory bins, scooping activities, and discovering pond-themed textures and animals in a calm, engaging environment. Free! • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMKids Class: Pond Life Exploration | Ages 5–11Kids will learn about pond habitats and the animals that […]
Come on out and visit Doc’s Zoo! Alligators get fed every Saturday at 11am (sharp). You’ll want to get there early enough to park and find your spot. Leave enough time to wander around the zoo and see ALL the amazing animals. If you run early – check out Doc’s Amazing Breakfast at Doc’s Timeline […]
Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Buzz’s Bar & Grill in Freedom as we come together as a community to support our neighbors in Shiocton. After a devastating flood impacted their community, many families are now facing the difficult task of cleaning up and rebuilding—and they need our help. We’ve partnered with Friends […]
Pella Daze 2026 is fast approaching. It will be here before we know it. Parade 11am Theme is Celebrating 250 yrs of America. Please call Dan to register for the parade @ 715-853-8846. Music line up: Zanders Music Makers 11:30-2:30pm Mike Daley & Bill Hurley 3-6pm The Decade- An 80’s Rock Expeience 6-10pm We will […]
Annual Spring Sale Featuring:
Join us to help plant flowers that will bring beautiful blooms to Bridge Street this summer! Bring your garden gloves, positive attitude and community spirit! Water and a special treat provided!🍦🍦
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
An event for babies! Come, play, learn and grow together! Activities include:
Join us for playgroup every Monday as your schedule allows! Activities for children ages infants to 4/5 years old! Toy stations, stories and snacks!
Nature’s Wonders Monday, May 18 1:30pm – 2:30pm Doors open at 1pm FREE – Registration required – Space is limited. SPARK! is a creative engagement program for people with early to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners. Discover the wonder of Wisconsin’s outdoors with different sensory activities and art-making. Learn more and register here: […]
Homeschool families, learn about how chocolate is made, its history and make a chocolaty treat!
Join leaders from Shawano County 4-H, the Shawano Area Early Childhood Partnership, Shawano County Library, and our United Way for a fun, free activity! Stop by the Library on May 19th to Join us for a Stop & Go Event! Drop in, explore hands‑on stations, and discover something new at every stop. Stay as long […]
🚨🍦 Cone with a Cop is Back! 🍦🚨 Join us at Cruise-In for a fun and friendly community event with the Marion Police Department! Come hang out, grab some delicious soft-serve, and get to know the amazing officers who serve our community. This is a great opportunity for kids (and adults!) to ask questions, check […]
It’s that time when families start planning on what they’re going to do for the summer! Let Kids Bowl Free help! Each registered child (check each center for age requirements) gets to bowl 2 games free every single day! (Check individual bowling alleys for shoe rental details) all summer long at NO Cost to Parents! […]
Join Miss Kelly for drop-in playgroup! Storytime, free play, snack, music, fun activities!
We appreciate all of our local first responders and plan to show our thanks to these heroes with a Drive Thru Cookout! We will be grilling up hamburgers, serving up side dishes and drink, and sharing our gratitude. Enjoy your meal with us, or grab a boxed lunch to go! Public welcome to purchase a […]
Knit and Hook1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 2 PM.Bring your knitting, crocheting, needle point, or whatever you’re working on at the time. Come and work on your crafts and get to know others.
Tacos on the Tarmac! Fly In/ Drive In for some great Mexican food at the Airport! 4-7PM Wednesday May 20, See you there! The weather is looking great, and we’ve got a fun night planned at the Shawano Airport! The Shawano Flying Club will be there to talk with anyone interested in getting started in […]
We’re proud to have local legends who’ve participated in Red Bull Flugtag, a high-energy event where teams design and launch human-powered flying machines off a pier into the water, often with more enthusiasm than aerodynamic success. Come hear about their experience with The Flying Chicken. Local Flugtag Legends: Cheezepilot, Dirtbag pilot and @aircraft_mechanick
Join us for Bites and Books! We combine Stories, Safety and Fun in the Kitchen! We’ll be making pancakes and waffles! Bring Your Friends!Pre-Register Today! Call 715-754-5368
I’ve heard numerous names for this – I’ve heard Cloverleaf Lakes, Cloverleaf Solar.The Pella Meeting was recorded, I don’t know if this is the same project organizer. I know another company is reaching out to Wrightstown.**Publisher Note** It is my intention to record this meeting. The YouTube link will be posted here 24-48 hours after […]
Zachary Bishop will present, “Waupaca’s Lost Indigenous Mounds,” focusing on our area’s indigenous history and once numerous effigy mounds around the Chain O’Lakes.
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